Strings Attached

In many bakeries today A cake is gently placed Within a box that’s crisp and white, A sign of class and taste. But lately tape is used to shut The top and keep it closed So to the outside elements No icing is exposed. Still, some old-fashioned relics Wouldn’t let you leave the shop Without red and white swirled bakery string Tied in a bow on top. The string is on a roll the salesgirl Wraps around the box. If need be you could grab that string And carry it for blocks. And when you get it home your family Knows that you did bring Something really special they can try With one snip of that string!